Giants pitcher Matt Cain, wife Chelsea and daughter Hartley wave during the World Series victory parade on Market Street.

Photo: Beck Diefenbach, Special To The Chronicle

Giants pitcher Matt Cain, wife Chelsea and daughter Hartley wave...

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Oct. 31, 2012: Sergio Romo basks in adulation during the victory parade down Market Street after a sweep of Detroit.

Photo: Brant Ward / The Chronicle

Oct. 31, 2012: Sergio Romo basks in adulation during the victory...

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Giants' catcher Buster Posey and his wife Kristen pass through a stream of confetti as the San Francisco Giants celebrated their World series Championship with a parade up Market Street in downtown San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday Oct. 31, 2012.

Photo: Michael Macor, The Chronicle

Giants' catcher Buster Posey and his wife Kristen pass through a...

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San Francisco Giants' Buster Posey and his wife Kristen wave to fans as the San Francisco Giants celebrate their World Series Championship with a parade up Market Street in downtown San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday Oct. 31, 2012.

Photo: Michael Macor, The Chronicle

San Francisco Giants' Buster Posey and his wife Kristen wave to...

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Officials push the Rolls-Royce carrying Giants manager Bruce Bochy, which had run out of gas. Bochy is holding the Giants' World Series trophy.

Jeremy Affeldt held his two children as he waited for the parade to begin. The San Francisco Giants celebrated their second World Series title in three years with a parade down Market Street Wednesday October 31, 2012.

Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle

Jeremy Affeldt held his two children as he waited for the parade to...

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A clean shaven Hunter Pence waved to the crowd. The San Francisco Giants celebrated their second World Series title in three years with a parade down Market Street Wednesday October 31, 2012.

Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle

A clean shaven Hunter Pence waved to the crowd. The San Francisco...

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Giants' great Willie McCovey waves to fans as the San Francisco Giants celebrate their World Series Championship with a parade up Market Street in downtown San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday Oct. 31, 2012.

Photo: Michael Macor, The Chronicle

Giants' great Willie McCovey waves to fans as the San Francisco...

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Fans cheer as the their San Francisco Giants take the stage during the World Series Championship celebration, Wednesday Oct. 31, 201, in San Francisco, Calif.

Photo: Lacy Atkins, The Chronicle

Fans cheer as the their San Francisco Giants take the stage during...

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Ryan Vogelsong and his family waved to the appreciative crowd. The San Francisco Giants celebrated their second World Series title in three years with a parade down Market Street Wednesday October 31, 2012.

Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle

Ryan Vogelsong and his family waved to the appreciative crowd. The...

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San Francisco Giants player Pablo Sandoval rides along the World Series Parade route down Market St. headed for Civic Center Plaza Wednesday, October 31, 2012.

Photo: Luanne Dietz, The Chronicle

San Francisco Giants player Pablo Sandoval rides along the World...

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People try and catch a glimpse of the San Francisco Giants players as they make their way down Market St. during their World Series Parade Wednesday, October 31, 2012, in San Francisco, Calif.

Photo: Russell Yip, The Chronicle

People try and catch a glimpse of the San Francisco Giants players...

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Confetti rains down on the San Francisco Giants during the World Series victory parade on Market Street in San Francisco, Calif. on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012.

Photo: Paul Chinn, The Chronicle

Confetti rains down on the San Francisco Giants during the World...

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Giants fans anxiously await the start of the World Series victory parade at Montgomery and Market streets in San Francisco, Calif. on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012.

Photo: Paul Chinn, The Chronicle

Giants fans anxiously await the start of the World Series victory...

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Deb Penafor hold a large picture of Buster Posey as she watches the San Francisco Giants World Series victory parade on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 in San Francisco, Calif.

Photo: Lea Suzuki, The Chronicle

Deb Penafor hold a large picture of Buster Posey as she watches the...

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Office workers have a bird's eye view of the Giants' World Series victory parade from a building on Market Street in San Francisco, Calif. on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012.

Photo: Paul Chinn, The Chronicle

Office workers have a bird's eye view of the Giants' World Series...

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Office workers are perched high above thousands of fans below for the Giants' World Series victory parade from a building on Market Street in San Francisco, Calif. on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012.

Photo: Paul Chinn, The Chronicle

Office workers are perched high above thousands of fans below for...

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A parade celebrating the Giants' World Series victory proceeds up Market Street in San Francisco, Calif. on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012.

Photo: Paul Chinn, The Chronicle

A parade celebrating the Giants' World Series victory proceeds up...

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Fans watch the Giants' World Series victory parade from buildings on Kearny Street in San Francisco, Calif. on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012.

Photo: Paul Chinn, The Chronicle

Fans watch the Giants' World Series victory parade from buildings...

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General manager Brian Sabean and his wife Amanda ride iwave to fans lining market Street during the Giants' World Series victory parade in San Francisco, Calif. on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012.

Photo: Paul Chinn, The Chronicle

General manager Brian Sabean and his wife Amanda ride iwave to fans...

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A Chinese dragon snakes its way up Market Street during the Giants' World Series victory parade in San Francisco, Calif. on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012.

Photo: Paul Chinn, The Chronicle

A Chinese dragon snakes its way up Market Street during the Giants'...

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Pitcher Tim Lincecum is showered with confetti during the Giants' World Series victory parade on Market Street in San Francisco, Calif. on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012.

Photo: Paul Chinn, The Chronicle

Pitcher Tim Lincecum is showered with confetti during the Giants'...

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Giants Manager Bruce Bochy holds up the World Series trophy for fans lining Market Street for the victory parade on Market Street in San Francisco, Calif. on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012.

Photo: Paul Chinn, The Chronicle

Giants Manager Bruce Bochy holds up the World Series trophy for...

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Pitcher Matt Cain rides in the Giants' World Series victory parade with his family in San Francisco, Calif. on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012.

Photo: Paul Chinn, The Chronicle

Pitcher Matt Cain rides in the Giants' World Series victory parade...

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A Department of Public Works employee cleans up loads of confetti after the Giants World Series victory parade.

Photo: Paul Chinn, The Chronicle

A Department of Public Works employee cleans up loads of confetti...

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Giants pitcher Barry Zito (left) pumps his fist as he rides along the parade route during the San Francisco Giants World Series victory parade on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 in San Francisco, Calif.

Photo: Lea Suzuki, The Chronicle

Giants pitcher Barry Zito (left) pumps his fist as he rides along...

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A DPW crew cleans up Market Street after the Giants' World Series victory parade in San Francisco, Calif. on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012.

Photo: Paul Chinn, The Chronicle

A DPW crew cleans up Market Street after the Giants' World Series...

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A man crosses Third Street while DPW crews work to cleanup and reopen Market Street after the Giants' World Series victory parade in San Francisco, Calif. on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012.

Photo: Paul Chinn, The Chronicle

A man crosses Third Street while DPW crews work to cleanup and...

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Buster Posey and his wife Kristen waved to the crowds of fans. The San Francisco Giants celebrated their second World Series title in three years with a parade down Market Street Wednesday October 31, 2012.

Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle

Buster Posey and his wife Kristen waved to the crowds of fans. The...

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Fans reacted to candy being thrown there way early in the parade. The San Francisco Giants celebrated their second World Series title in three years with a parade down Market Street Wednesday October 31, 2012.

Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle

Fans reacted to candy being thrown there way early in the parade....

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San Francisco police officer Jeff Aloise retrieved candy for fans along Market Street. The San Francisco Giants celebrated their second World Series title in three years with a parade down Market Street Wednesday October 31, 2012.

Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle

San Francisco police officer Jeff Aloise retrieved candy for fans...

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Matt Cain, and his family, looked out onto the scene on Market Street. The San Francisco Giants celebrated their second World Series title in three years with a parade down Market Street Wednesday October 31, 2012.

Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle

Matt Cain, and his family, looked out onto the scene on Market...

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Giants manager Bruce Bochy held the World Series trophy on his lap as he rode down Market Street. The San Francisco Giants celebrated their second World Series title in three years with a parade down Market Street Wednesday October 31, 2012.

Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle

Giants manager Bruce Bochy held the World Series trophy on his lap...

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Pablo Sandoval and Kseniya Blayakherova shared the backseat with his MVP trophy. The San Francisco Giants celebrated their second World Series title in three years with a parade down Market Street Wednesday October 31, 2012.

Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle

Pablo Sandoval and Kseniya Blayakherova shared the backseat with...

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Marco Scutaro pointed to the crowd with a big grin as he made his way down Market Street. The San Francisco Giants celebrated their second World Series title in three years with a parade down Market Street Wednesday October 31, 2012.

Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle

Marco Scutaro pointed to the crowd with a big grin as he made his...

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Fans filled the sidewalks and struggled as best they could to see their heroes on the Giants - and take lots of pictures - during the victory parade.

Photo: Michael Macor, The Chronicle

Fans filled the sidewalks and struggled as best they could to see...

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Giants' great Willie Mays waves to fans as the San Francisco Giants celebrate their World Series Championship with a parade up Market Street in downtown San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday Oct. 31, 2012.

Photo: Michael Macor, The Chronicle

Giants' great Willie Mays waves to fans as the San Francisco Giants...

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Fans don't let a chain link fence bother them as they get a glimpse of their favorite play as the San Francisco Giants celebrate their World Series Championship with a parade up Market Street in downtown San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday Oct. 31, 2012.

Photo: Michael Macor, The Chronicle

Fans don't let a chain link fence bother them as they get a glimpse...

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San Francisco Giants' Buster Posey and his wife Kristen wave to fans as the San Francisco Giants celebrate their World Series Championship with a parade up Market Street in downtown San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday Oct. 31, 2012.

Photo: Michael Macor, The Chronicle

San Francisco Giants' Buster Posey and his wife Kristen wave to...

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Fans on Market Street pulled out their camera phones as there heroes passed by. The San Francisco Giants celebrated their second World Series title in three years with a parade down Market Street Wednesday October 31, 2012.

Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle

Fans on Market Street pulled out their camera phones as there...

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Pablo Sandoval greeted the fans after departing from his parade car on Market Street. The San Francisco Giants celebrated their second World Series title in three years with a parade down Market Street Wednesday October 31, 2012.

Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle

Pablo Sandoval greeted the fans after departing from his parade car...

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Pablo Sandoval was a big attraction as he paraded down Market Street. The San Francisco Giants celebrated their second World Series title in three years with a parade down Market Street Wednesday October 31, 2012.

Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle

Pablo Sandoval was a big attraction as he paraded down Market...

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Giants fans fill the sidewalks as the San Francisco Giants celebrated their World Series Championship with a parade up Market Street in downtown San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday Oct. 31, 2012.

Photo: Michael Macor, The Chronicle

Giants fans fill the sidewalks as the San Francisco Giants...

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Pablo Sandoval departed from his parade car to greet the fans on Market Street. The San Francisco Giants celebrated their second World Series title in three years with a parade down Market Street Wednesday October 31, 2012.

Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle

Pablo Sandoval departed from his parade car to greet the fans on...

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Buildings along the street were filled with fans as the San Francisco Giants celebrated their World Series Championship with a parade up Market Street in downtown San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday Oct. 31, 2012.

Photo: Michael Macor, The Chronicle

Buildings along the street were filled with fans as the San...

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Riordan High School band marches along as the San Francisco Giants celebrated their World Series Championship with a parade up Market Street in downtown San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday Oct. 31, 2012.

Photo: Michael Macor, The Chronicle

Riordan High School band marches along as the San Francisco Giants...

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People wait to see the San Francisco Giants players move down Market St. during the World Series Parade Wednesday, October 31, 2012, in San Francisco, Calif.

Photo: Russell Yip, The Chronicle

People wait to see the San Francisco Giants players move down...

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A fan climbed a street lights for a better view as the San Francisco Giants celebrated their World Series Championship with a parade up Market Street in downtown San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday Oct. 31, 2012.

Photo: Michael Macor, The Chronicle

A fan climbed a street lights for a better view as the San...

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Giants' announcer Renel Brooks-Moon shoes off her Championship ring, as the San Francisco Giants celebrated their World Series Championship with a parade up Market Street in downtown San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday Oct. 31, 2012.

Photo: Michael Macor, The Chronicle

Giants' announcer Renel Brooks-Moon shoes off her Championship...

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A fan seemed to celebrate a little to much as he is handcuffed while the San Francisco Giants celebrated their World Series Championship with a parade up Market Street in downtown San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday Oct. 31, 2012.

Photo: Michael Macor, The Chronicle

A fan seemed to celebrate a little to much as he is handcuffed...

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Fans filled the sidwalks as the San Francisco Giants celebrated their World Series Championship with a parade up Market Street in downtown San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday Oct. 31, 2012.

Photo: Michael Macor, The Chronicle

Fans filled the sidwalks as the San Francisco Giants celebrated...

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Giants manager Bruce Bochy gives high-fives to fans before the World Series victory parade on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 in San Francisco, Calif.

Photo: Beck Diefenbach, Special To The Chronicle

Giants manager Bruce Bochy gives high-fives to fans before the...

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Jake Mathews (top), 11, Grace Mathews (left), 10, and Kaley Mathews, 7, try to get a better look at the Giants players before the World Series victory parade.

Photo: Beck Diefenbach, Special To The Chronicle

Jake Mathews (top), 11, Grace Mathews (left), 10, and Kaley...

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A Giants fan applauds the team during the World Series victory parade on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 in San Francisco, Calif.

Photo: Beck Diefenbach, Special To The Chronicle

A Giants fan applauds the team during the World Series victory...

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Fans cheer the Giants players during the World Series victory parade on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 in San Francisco, Calif.

Photo: Beck Diefenbach, Special To The Chronicle

Fans cheer the Giants players during the World Series victory...

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Giants pitcher Jeremy Affeldt, wife Larissa and sons wave to fans during the World Series victory parade on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 in San Francisco, Calif.

Photo: Beck Diefenbach, Special To The Chronicle

Giants pitcher Jeremy Affeldt, wife Larissa and sons wave to fans...

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Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford and his wife Jalynne Dantzscher wave to the crowd during the World Series victory parade on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 in San Francisco, Calif.

Photo: Beck Diefenbach, Special To The Chronicle

Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford and his wife Jalynne Dantzscher...

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Former managing general partner for the Giants, Bill Neukom address fans before the World Series victory parade on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 in San Francisco, Calif.

Photo: Beck Diefenbach, Special To The Chronicle

Former managing general partner for the Giants, Bill Neukom address...

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Giants left fielder Gregor Blanco signs autographs for fans before the World Series victory parade on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 in San Francisco, Calif.

Photo: Beck Diefenbach, Special To The Chronicle

Giants left fielder Gregor Blanco signs autographs for fans before...

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as the San Francisco Giants celebrate their World Series Championship with a parade up Market Street in downtown San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday Oct. 31, 2012.

Photo: Michael Macor, The Chronicle

as the San Francisco Giants celebrate their World Series...

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Fans followed the end of the parade up Market Street to join the crowds at Civic center as the San Francisco Giants celebrated their World Series Championship with a parade up Market Street in downtown San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday Oct. 31, 2012.

Photo: Michael Macor, The Chronicle

Fans followed the end of the parade up Market Street to join the...

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Fans filled the sidwalks as the San Francisco Giants celebrated their World Series Championship with a parade up Market Street in downtown San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday Oct. 31, 2012.

Photo: Michael Macor, The Chronicle

Fans filled the sidwalks as the San Francisco Giants celebrated...

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Pablo Sandoval held his MVP trophy for the fans to see. The San Francisco Giants celebrated their second World Series title in three years with a parade down Market Street Wednesday October 31, 2012.

Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle

Pablo Sandoval held his MVP trophy for the fans to see. The San...

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General manager Brian Sabean greeted the fans with a two World Series victory sign. The San Francisco Giants celebrated their second World Series title in three years with a parade down Market Street Wednesday October 31, 2012.

Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle

General manager Brian Sabean greeted the fans with a two World...

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Ari Ephstein of El Sobrante watched the parade with his parents. The San Francisco Giants celebrated their second World Series title in three years with a parade down Market Street Wednesday October 31, 2012.

Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle

Ari Ephstein of El Sobrante watched the parade with his parents....

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Tim Lincecum posed with a fan in the parade before the event began. The San Francisco Giants celebrated their second World Series title in three years with a parade down Market Street Wednesday October 31, 2012.

Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle

Tim Lincecum posed with a fan in the parade before the event began....

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Confetti filled the streets as fans filled the sidewalks as the San Francisco Giants celebrated their World series Championship with a parade up Market Street in downtown San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday Oct. 31, 2012.

Photo: Michael Macor, The Chronicle

Confetti filled the streets as fans filled the sidewalks as the San...

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Pablo Sandoval departed from his parade automobile on Market Street to greet fans. The San Francisco Giants celebrated their second World Series title in three years with a parade down Market Street Wednesday October 31, 2012.

Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle

Pablo Sandoval departed from his parade automobile on Market Street...

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Fans filled window ledges as the San Francisco Giants celebrated their World Series Championship with a parade up Market Street in downtown San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday Oct. 31, 2012.

Photo: Michael Macor, The Chronicle

Fans filled window ledges as the San Francisco Giants celebrated...

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Fans filled the sidwalks as the San Francisco Giants celebrated their World Series Championship with a parade up Market Street in downtown San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday Oct. 31, 2012.

Photo: Michael Macor, The Chronicle

Fans filled the sidwalks as the San Francisco Giants celebrated...

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People line Market Street before the start of the San Francisco Giants World Series victory parade Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012 in San Francisco. The team's second championship in three years goes along Market Street and ends with a celebration in front of City Hall. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

Photo: Eric Risberg, Associated Press

People line Market Street before the start of the San Francisco...

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Bundy of Santa Clara cruises past fans on Market Street before the Giants' World Series victory parade in San Francisco, Calif. on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012.

Photo: Paul Chinn, The Chronicle

Bundy of Santa Clara cruises past fans on Market Street before the...

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A costumed fan celebrates during the World Series victory parade on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 in San Francisco, Calif.

Photo: Beck Diefenbach, Special To The Chronicle

A costumed fan celebrates during the World Series victory parade on...

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The grandson of clubhouse manager Mike Murphy, with a Giants-theme hairstyle.

Photo: Lea Suzuki, The Chronicle

The grandson of clubhouse manager Mike Murphy, with a Giants-theme...

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Sergio Romo and a San Francisco police officer in happier times, at the Giants’ World Series victory parade in 2012.

Photo: Sarah Rice / Sarah Rice / Special To The Chronicle

Sergio Romo and a San Francisco police officer in happier times, at...

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Jeanne Marie Scorseter came in full makeup with her chihuahua Tostito to the presentation at City hall as the city of San Francisco celebrated the Giants victory as World Series Champions with a parade and ceremony at Civic Center Plaza on Wednesday, October 31, 2012.

Photo: Carlos Avila Gonzalez, The Chronicle

Jeanne Marie Scorseter came in full makeup with her chihuahua...

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Katy Juranty makes a confetti angel on Market Street after the Giants World Series Championship parade in San Francisco, Calif., Wednesday, October 31, 2012.

Photo: Jason Henry, Special To The Chronicle

Katy Juranty makes a confetti angel on Market Street after the...

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An empty liquor bottle sits on Market Street amid a sea of confetti after the Giants World Series Championship parade in San Francisco, Calif., Wednesday, October 31, 2012.

Photo: Jason Henry, Special To The Chronicle

An empty liquor bottle sits on Market Street amid a sea of confetti...

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The city of San Francisco celebrated the Giants victory as World Series Champions with a parade and ceremony at Civic Center Plaza on Wednesday, October 31, 2012.

Photo: Carlos Avila Gonzalez, The Chronicle

The city of San Francisco celebrated the Giants victory as World...

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Parade goers play in confetti after the Giants World Series Championship parade in San Francisco, Calif., Wednesday, October 31, 2012.

Photo: Jason Henry, Special To The Chronicle

Parade goers play in confetti after the Giants World Series...

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Miguel Gonzalez painted his beard orange for the Giants World Series Championship parade in San Francisco, Calif., Wednesday, October 31, 2012.

Photo: Jason Henry, Special To The Chronicle

Miguel Gonzalez painted his beard orange for the Giants World...

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Megan Hurley wore a World Series trophy hat her brother made the night before for the Giants World Series Championship parade in San Francisco, Calif., Wednesday, October 31, 2012.

Photo: Jason Henry, Special To The Chronicle

Megan Hurley wore a World Series trophy hat her brother made the...

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Erin Luther, 38, showed off her SF Giants tattoo before the Giants World Series Championship parade in San Francisco, Calif., Wednesday, October 31, 2012.

Photo: Jason Henry, Special To The Chronicle

Erin Luther, 38, showed off her SF Giants tattoo before the Giants...

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Angel Pagan waves to the crowd as he rides in a car with his family during the San Francisco Giants World Series victory parade on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 in San Francisco, Calif.

Photo: Lea Suzuki, The Chronicle

Angel Pagan waves to the crowd as he rides in a car with his family...

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Confetti and streamers cascade down from City Hall as the city of San Francisco celebrated the Giants victory as World Series Champions with a parade and ceremony at Civic Center Plaza on Wednesday, October 31, 2012.

Photo: Carlos Avila Gonzalez, The Chronicle

Confetti and streamers cascade down from City Hall as the city of...

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Pablo Aguilar, 82, with maintenance waves a rally towel as he rides a Ride the Ducks vehicle during the San Francisco Giants World Series victory parade on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 in San Francisco, Calif.

Photo: Lea Suzuki, The Chronicle

Pablo Aguilar, 82, with maintenance waves a rally towel as he...

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Maintenance and guest services employees reflected in a mirror wave throw candy and swing rally towels to fans gathered on Market Street as they watch the the San Francisco Giants World Series victory parade on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 in San Francisco, Calif.

Photo: Lea Suzuki, The Chronicle

Maintenance and guest services employees reflected in a mirror wave...

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Diane Schultz, 65, with guest services, throws chocolate form a Ride the Ducks vehicle to fans along the parade route during the San Francisco Giants World Series victory parade on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 in San Francisco, Calif.

Photo: Lea Suzuki, The Chronicle

Diane Schultz, 65, with guest services, throws chocolate form a...

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A tuba is adorned with a San Francisco Giants jersey for the San Francisco Giants World Series victory parade on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 in San Francisco, Calif.

Photo: Lea Suzuki, The Chronicle

A tuba is adorned with a San Francisco Giants jersey for the San...

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Giants fans try to catch chocolate thrown from a passing Ride the Ducks vehicle along the parade route during the San Francisco Giants World Series victory parade on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 in San Francisco, Calif.

Photo: Lea Suzuki, The Chronicle

Giants fans try to catch chocolate thrown from a passing Ride the...

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San Francisco Giants fans wave and cheer as they watch the San Francisco Giants World Series victory parade pass on Market Street on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 in San Francisco, Calif.

Photo: Lea Suzuki, The Chronicle

San Francisco Giants fans wave and cheer as they watch the San...

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A San Francisco Giants fan holds a broom in the air as he watches the San Francisco Giants World Series victory parade pass on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 in San Francisco, Calif.

Photo: Lea Suzuki, The Chronicle

A San Francisco Giants fan holds a broom in the air as he watches...

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Giants manager Bruce Bochy carries the World Series trophy as he waves to fans along the parade route during the San Francisco Giants World Series victory parade on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 in San Francisco, Calif.

Photo: Lea Suzuki, The Chronicle

Giants manager Bruce Bochy carries the World Series trophy as he...

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Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum pumps his fist as he rides through confetti along the parade route during the San Francisco Giants World Series victory parade on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 in San Francisco, Calif.

Photo: Lea Suzuki, The Chronicle

Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum pumps his fist as he rides through...

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Angel Pagan raises both fists in the air as he rides in a car with his family during the San Francisco Giants World Series victory parade on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 in San Francisco, Calif.

Photo: Lea Suzuki, The Chronicle

Angel Pagan raises both fists in the air as he rides in a car with...

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San Francisco Giants pitcher Matt Cain (right) and his wife Chelsea (left) wave to fans gathered along the parade route during the San Francisco Giants World Series victory parade on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 in San Francisco, Calif.

As thick as crowds were people found ways to watch the parade from signs, bus stops, store fronts, trucks, trees and Muni stops for the Giants World Series Championship parade in San Francisco, Calif., Wednesday, October 31, 2012.

Photo: Jason Henry, Special To The Chronicle

As thick as crowds were people found ways to watch the parade from...

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Confetti rained down as players passed during the Giants World Series Championship parade in San Francisco, Calif., Wednesday, October 31, 2012.

Photo: Jason Henry, Special To The Chronicle

Confetti rained down as players passed during the Giants World...

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As thick as crowds were people found ways to watch the parade from signs, bus stops, store fronts, trucks, trees and Muni stops for the Giants World Series Championship parade in San Francisco, Calif., Wednesday, October 31, 2012.

Photo: Jason Henry, Special To The Chronicle

As thick as crowds were people found ways to watch the parade from...

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Panda costumes and hats were especially popular this year for the Giants World Series Championship parade in San Francisco, Calif., Wednesday, October 31, 2012.

Photo: Jason Henry, Special To The Chronicle

Panda costumes and hats were especially popular this year for the...

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As thick as crowds were people found ways to watch the parade from signs, bus stops, store fronts, trucks, trees and Muni stops for the Giants World Series Championship parade in San Francisco, Calif., Wednesday, October 31, 2012.

Photo: Jason Henry, Special To The Chronicle

As thick as crowds were people found ways to watch the parade from...

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Ryan Eyee, 10, wore this papier-mache Giants hat during the Giants World Series Championship parade in San Francisco, Calif., Wednesday, October 31, 2012.

Photo: Jason Henry, Special To The Chronicle

Ryan Eyee, 10, wore this papier-mache Giants hat during the Giants...

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Vendors sold merchandise like baseball pennants before the Giants World Series Championship parade in San Francisco, Calif., Wednesday, October 31, 2012.

Photo: Jason Henry, Special To The Chronicle

Vendors sold merchandise like baseball pennants before the Giants...

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As thick as crowds were people found ways to watch the parade from signs, bus stops, store fronts, trucks, trees and Muni stops for the Giants World Series Championship parade in San Francisco, Calif., Wednesday, October 31, 2012.

Photo: Jason Henry, Special To The Chronicle

As thick as crowds were people found ways to watch the parade from...

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As thick as crowds were people found ways to watch the parade from signs, bus stops, store fronts, trucks, trees and Muni stops for the Giants World Series Championship parade in San Francisco, Calif., Wednesday, October 31, 2012.

Photo: Jason Henry, Special To The Chronicle

As thick as crowds were people found ways to watch the parade from...

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A man sold air horns before the Giants World Series Championship parade in San Francisco, Calif., Wednesday, October 31, 2012.

Photo: Jason Henry, Special To The Chronicle

A man sold air horns before the Giants World Series Championship...

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Baby Huey, of 107.7 The Bone radio, painted his chest and belly with the SF Giants logo for or the Giants World Series Championship parade in San Francisco, Calif., Wednesday, October 31, 2012.

Photo: Jason Henry, Special To The Chronicle

Baby Huey, of 107.7 The Bone radio, painted his chest and belly...

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Vince Ferrer (orange shirt) grabs a poster as he tries to catch a glimpse of the stage in front of City Hall during a parade honoring the San Francisco Giants' victory in the World Series on October 31, 2012 in San Francisco, Calif.

Photo: Pete Kiehart, The Chronicle

Vince Ferrer (orange shirt) grabs a poster as he tries to catch a...

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Giants fans Destiny Albano, (l-r foreground), Izzy Corpuz, 4, and Loa Filimoehala wait for a parade honoring the San Francisco Giants' victory in the World Series on October 31, 2012 in San Francisco, Calif. In the background are Vincent Morales, (l-r) of Richmond, Ray Ybarra, and Mac Ramirez, both of San Francisco.

Photo: Pete Kiehart, The Chronicle

Giants fans Destiny Albano, (l-r foreground), Izzy Corpuz, 4, and...

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Fans and citizens wait in the hopes of seeing Giants players in City Hall after a parade honoring the San Francisco Giants' victory in the World Series on October 31, 2012 in San Francisco, Calif.

With adoring roars from the crowd and beaming grins from the players, the Giants World Series victory parade strutted up Market Street on Wednesday, ending up in front of City Hall, where the team was handed the key to the city - and the hearts of its fans.

Parents, college kids, toddlers, office workers and admirers of all stripes bundled up to avoid the chill, blew horns, clapped, high-fived and screamed themselves hoarse as the ballplayers and marchers passed by. You could hear the din of the estimated 1 million-plus people almost all the way to Detroit.

The coinciding of Halloween with the parade day produced an ocean of holiday getups, with Giants regalia slung over the usual witch and ghoul costumes. Even fashionistas might have winked at the mash-ups, given that the Giants team colors are appropriately spooky orange and black.

"It's awesome!" 9-year-old Jenna Wieking yelled as her father hoisted her to his shoulders for her first look at such a huge parade. "There are so many fans so close! So many people!"

Like thousands of others, her family made a long drive in - she's from Davis - to give the team a big hurrah for beating the Detroit Tigers on Sunday to snatch baseball's biggest crown.

"We're so super-excited to see this," said her mother, Julie Wieking, 41. "We don't have any favorite players - we like them all."

In many places along the Market Street route, fans stood 20 to 50 deep to catch a glimpse of their baseball heroes. Hordes held signs - some asking Marco Scutaro to the prom, others boasting that they had skipped school or work to be there.

It was a lucky day, with city officials reporting little trouble beyond 22 arrests - mostly for drunk and disorderly offenses - and the rain staying away until evening.

Those at the street-side barriers with the best views arrived in the early hours of the morning, and some came from as far away as San Diego and Hawaii.

Steve Solidarias, 40, drove from San Jose to get a front-row spot at 4 a.m., and as the last player passed by his cheers faded into a tired grin.

He'd had no food or drink or bathroom break in about seven hours. "It was worth it," he said.

Players had fun

The players seemed to be enjoying the parade as much as anyone. They tooled up Market in open convertibles with their families, waving, taking videos and pictures with their cell phones and smiling ear to ear.

Brandon Crawford, a Mountain View native, lifelong Giants fan and the team's rising star shortstop, said he was living the dream.

"When I was growing up, I wanted to be in a World Series with the Giants," he said. "To be here is awesome."

Two-time World Series champion Tim Lincecum said the 2012 ride gave him chills, brought back memories of the team's triumphant parade up Market in 2010 and sparked a few tears.

"This is better than the first time," he said. "We enjoyed it last time, but this time it's better."

It was not a good day to be short, though. If there was any complaint to be made, it was that the players rode in cars this time instead of the faux cable cars used in 2010. The cable cars were higher and made it easier for the packed crowds to see the players.

At Civic Center Plaza, where a jam-packed gathering roared as the parade cars arrived, celebrities and normal folk alike were star-struck. "Beach Blanket Babylon" star Tammy Nelson kicked things off by singing "San Francisco," and at 1:51 p.m. the players took the stage.

Speech time

Team President Larry Baer told the throngs: "What do you say we make a habit of meeting like this every late October!" They screamed approval.

Mayor Ed Lee, wearing a Giants cap, swapped out the orange coat he had on in the parade and yelled into the microphone: "Let's go Giants!" He presented the team with a key to the city and a golden broom to memorialize the sweep of the Tigers.

Relief pitcher Sergio Romo drew big cheers when he noted that the team's mix-and-match spread of personalities and origins reflected that of its hometown.

"Look at the diversity ... the different faces from different places, the different strokes," he said. "We all had one, how do you say, dream ... You should be proud. ... I am very proud."

The congratulatory ceremony ended at 3 p.m. with Tony Bennett crooning, "I Left My Heart in San Francisco." The crowd sang along, and streams of confetti exploded in the air as his final notes subsided.

Giants officials and police estimated attendance at the day's festivities was slightly more than 2010's count of 1 million people.

Transit systems crowded

Even before the sun came up, the Bay Area's transportation network of buses, trains and ferries was bursting at the seams with the much-bigger-than-normal crowds. BART and Caltrain were both on track to set daily ridership records.

The only mode that was semi-normal was the freeways, which chugged along at heavy-commute speed.

The crush didn't seem to bother anyone - even though some had to wait for several packed buses or train cars to go by before they could get on. Crowds spontaneously broke into chants of "Let's go Giants" as they stood shoulder to shoulder, and everyone next to anyone became instantly chatty pals.

"It's always crowded, but, wow, not like this," Kim Allian, 27, said as she rode BART in to the city from her Pleasant Hill home. The car was so crammed she couldn't move in any direction.

"What a wonderful thing," Allian said, "to see everyone from all over the Bay Area coming together like this to celebrate."

Parade by the numbers

1 million

Number of revelers

1.7 Miles of parade route

$1 million

Cost of the parade

56% Increase in Muni Metro subway ridership over an average day

2 News helicopters that hovered overhead

1 1/2 Tons of confetti spewed onto Market Street along the route

12 Public Works staff with leaf blowers

40 Public Works staff sweeping parade route

1 Broom to the city presented by Mayor Ed Lee to the Giants

140 Portable toilets

22 Arrests, including 13 for public drunkenness

59 People treated at city's alternate care site; most were intoxicated